At times, we as people go through seasons in life where we feel greatly discouraged. We feel that whatever we put our hand to ultimately fails. When we speak, people are left offended and indifferent. Wherever we go, trouble, failure, and calamity faithfully follow. Maybe we're caught in sin, or received a bad grade on a test. Perhaps we unintentionally made a careless mistake that greatly complicated a situation. In some situations, it feels like we have failed so miserably, that it is impossible to be made new and forgiven. We desperately want to escape the world of constant failure, but we haven't the strength. How do we loose the iron chains that bind us to our despair? How can we break free from the feelings of guilt that ensnare us? How can everything be "just as it was" again?
Cry out to Jesus. Only He, in His mighty power, can release us from such feelings. With just one word, He can destroy the shackles and break the iron bars that pin us to our sadness. We may feel that we have committed a sin that permanently separates us from God or dramatically weakens our walk with Him. However, know that although we sin, God's love is always abounding and His love never shortens.
Truthfully, nobody is perfect. It is our nature as fallen human beings to sin against God every day, which is why we so desperately need a Savior. God's unending love for us is a tremendous gift, so be sure to never, ever take it for granted. Do not deliberately sin, knowing that Christ will forgive you anyway. God honors a repentant heart, and if you do something you know you shouldn't, knowing that God will forgive your actions, you are not truly sorry for your sin. Jesus Christ forgives those who are truly sorry for their sins and are moved to a degree of sadness because of what they so thoughtlessly did. If we are treating the mercy of God like a common vending machine, then we treading upon His grace. However, there is hope :)
What if we are truly sorry for our sins, and feel hopelessly trapped in guilt? In the film Amazing Grace, I am always touched by the line, "My memory is fading, but there are two things I remember very clearly...I am a great sinner and Christ is a great Savior." No matter how many sins we have committed, no matter how many terrible things we have thought, said or done, and no matter how many mistakes we've made, we are never too far gone. If we have a truly repentant heart, Christ is always ready to receive us with open arms, remove our guilt, and make us new.
Although you may have failed God, He still loves you and desires to forgive you today :) Today, make your heart right before Him; remember, Jesus Christ willingly took all your sins, short-comings and failures to the cross. Come to Him with an honest, repentant heart and with a heart of joy, He will forgive you!! How exciting to know, that Jesus bore all of our mistakes and faults for us. With a heart abounding in love, awe-struck wonder, and adoration, I say "Thank you Lord!"
"If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." - 1 John 1:9
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